Technology in Action- IntroductoryThis book was designed to spark reader interest by covering practical concepts that they want to learn (such as setting up a wireless network in their home) while giving background information (such as how networks function) for those interested in exploring topics deeper. This book covers the parts of the computer, tips on using the Internet, application software, system software, networking and security, and mobile computing. For anyone who uses a computer in his or her personal or professional life. |
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... ETHERNET NETWORKS What are Ethernet networks ? Ethernet networks differ from power line and phone- line networks in that they use the Ethernet protocol as the means ( or standard ) by which the nodes on the network communicate . This ...
... ETHERNET NETWORKS What are Ethernet networks ? Ethernet networks differ from power line and phone- line networks in that they use the Ethernet protocol as the means ( or standard ) by which the nodes on the network communicate . This ...
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... Ethernet Hubs How do Ethernet networks use hubs ? Data is transmitted through the wires of an Ethernet network in packets . Imagine the data packets on an Ethernet network as cars on a road . If there were no traffic signals or rules of ...
... Ethernet Hubs How do Ethernet networks use hubs ? Data is transmitted through the wires of an Ethernet network in packets . Imagine the data packets on an Ethernet network as cars on a road . If there were no traffic signals or rules of ...
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... Ethernet networks , 269 home phoneline networks , 267-268 power line networks , 266 wireless networks , 272-274 Network Address Translation ( NAT ) , 285 network interface cards ( NICs ) , 54 , 88 , 265 Ethernet networks , 269 home ...
... Ethernet networks , 269 home phoneline networks , 267-268 power line networks , 266 wireless networks , 272-274 Network Address Translation ( NAT ) , 285 network interface cards ( NICs ) , 54 , 88 , 265 Ethernet networks , 269 home ...
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